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Book SynopsisIn
Finding Myself Lost in Louisiana, author Keagan LeJeune brilliantly weaves the unusual folklore, landscape, and history of Louisiana along with his own family lineage that begins in 1760 to trace the trajectory of people’s lives in the Bayou State.
Trade ReviewKeagan LeJeune argues that despite the challenges of climate change, a troubled economy, and racial inequity, the idiosyncrasies of Louisiana’s geography, mythology, and people make it a place worth fighting for." - Shane Rasmussen, director of the Louisiana Folklife Center, Northwestern State University
"Combining memoir with careful research, LeJeune’s work approaches the culture and landscape of Louisiana through the lens of
solastalgia, a term coined by Glenn Albrecht for the feeling of homesickness when one has not left home.
Finding Myself Lost in Louisiana beautifully depicts Louisiana’s folklore and traditions through the personal journey of its narrator." - Marcia Gaudet, author of
Carville: Remembering Leprosy in America
